What is it?
This presentation introduces the context and some of the situations faced by business angels investing in seed capital in early stage companies. It provides a panorama on the investment in Switzerland and Europe and covers some processes such as evaluation, due diligence processes, legal and personal relationships. It will focus on practical implications, some cases studies are included in the program.

Why should you attend?
This presentation focuses on best practices and operational aspects. In particular it a unique networking opportunity with peers active on EPFL campus..

Content

The background

Who are the active investors in Suisse Romande ? What are investor profiles and legal aspects?

The importance of people/team

How to build, reinforce mentoring relationship between BA and entrepreneurs

Evaluation of the market opportuity (problem)

Ability to compare opportunities in several field (medtech, ICT, technology) and business cases

Evaluation of the product and technology (solution)

Intellectual property, innovation factors

The process

The role of a lead investor and investor teams. Standard due diligence and investment terms

Presenters

Stephane Rousset

David Brown

Claude Florin

We will invite entrepreneurs to provide additional experience sharing and short pitches, this will be followed by an afternoon allowing to meet pre-seed start-ups at La Forge or successful start-ups on EPFL Innovation Park.